John Kavangh would love to see his stable star Conor McGregor make his UFC return on St. Patrick's Day in New York.

The Crumlin man switched codes to take on Floyd Mayweather in a boxing ring in August and while he was far from disgraced, still looks set to return to the octagon.

A third fight with Nate Diaz is on the card for the Dubliner with a December 30 date mooted according to reports, and speaking on the Late Late Show last night, coach Kavanagh admitted he was keen for his next fight to be on St. Patrick's Day at Madison Square Garden (MSG) in New York.

"We're already talking about 2018 and some fights in 2018," said Kavanagh.

"I'm looking forward to getting him back in the gym and back into the rigmarole of training. I think that's best for him.

"I keep saying it out there - so hopefully it becomes a reality - but I would love Madison Square Garden, St. Patrick's Day, New York, for a Conor fight in the UFC."

MSG has become an iconic venue for Irish fighters in recent years with Michael Conlan most recently making his pro boxing debut at the venue, which coincidently saw Conor McGregor walk him into the ring.